We Awarded the Winners of the National Competition “Bulgaria Loves the Wind”

After more than a month filled with captivating visuals, personal stories, and inspiring videos, the national competition “Bulgaria Loves the Wind” has officially concluded. Organized by the Bulgarian Wind Energy Association (BGWEA) and the Association for Production, Storage, and Trading of Electricity (APSTE), the initiative invited people from across the country to show what the wind means to them. The result went far beyond a contest—it brought together dozens of unique perspectives united by a single idea: wind is an integral part of nature, culture, creativity, memories, and the beautiful moments in our lives.

The “Bulgaria Loves the Wind” campaign was born from the desire to showcase a different side of the wind—as part of nature, culture, and our daily lives. It gave people the platform to tell their own stories and show how they experience the wind through their own eyes. Everyone has felt the sea breeze, the mountain gusts, or that gentle whisper of air that brings back memories, sparks inspiration, and creates a sense of freedom. These personal experiences formed the foundation of the initiative.

For several weeks, participants shared photos, stories, artwork, and videos across social media using the hashtag #BulgariaLovesTheWind (#БългарияОбичаВятъра). Some highlighted breathtaking landscapes, others shared stories of cherished places, while many captured moments where the wind became a symbol of motion, freedom, and connection to nature.

The goal was not simply to reward the most visually striking entries, but to weave together diverse perspectives showing how wind is present in our lives in countless ways—by the sea, in the mountains, in sports, art, photography, and personal memories. Through this approach, the initiative fostered a more positive, human-centered dialogue about wind—told not by institutions or organizations, but by people themselves.

Winners

The winners received cash and item prizes in recognition of their creativity and original take on the theme.

“Bulgaria Loves the Wind” demonstrated that when people are given the stage to share their own perspectives, the topic of wind takes on a whole new dimension—relatable, human, and inspiring.

We extend our sincere thanks to all participants who shared their creativity and joined the initiative. Thanks to you, this project became a vibrant narrative about nature, freedom, and the small moments reminding us that the wind has always been a part of who we are.

The competition will return next year, and we look forward with great excitement to the stories our future participants will share.